Guidance & Control Engineer - TS/SCI Contract (12 months)

Digital Prospectors; Pasadena (CA); Sur place; USD 140 000 - 190 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Digital Prospectors seeks a Guidance and Control Engineer to support a specialized control analysis team in a research and development environment. The role involves developing spacecraft GNC architectures, algorithms, simulations, flight software, and performance validation, including on-orbit operations.

Required is an active TS/SCI clearance. The position emphasizes leading design and testing of GNC subsystems, coordinating validation, and collaborating across teams to deliver reliable

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree
• 4+ years with a Master’s degree
• 2+ years with a PhD
• Strong background in modern guidance, estimation, and control for aerospace systems
• Experience researching and developing advanced GNC systems for precision-pointing applications
• Excellent collaboration and leadership abilities
• Excellent communication and presentation skills

Responsabilités

• Design, analyze, simulate, and evaluate GNC subsystems
• Develop advanced algorithms and flight software for integration and testing
• Create detailed subsystem test and verification plans
• Lead technical teams developing and operating GNC systems
• Coordinate performance validation activities and documentation
• Support integration, commissioning, and operation of spacecraft GNC systems

Connaissances

GNC systems

Algorithm development

Team leadership

Communication skills

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Aerospace/Electrical/Mechanical Eng or related field

Master’s degree in related technical field

PhD in related technical field

Outils

MATLAB

Simulink

Description du poste

Digital Prospectors seeks a Guidance and Control Engineer to support a specialized control analysis team in a research and development environment. The role involves developing spacecraft GNC architectures, algorithms, simulations, flight software, and performance validation, including on-orbit operations.

Required is an active TS/SCI clearance. The position emphasizes leading design and testing of GNC subsystems, coordinating validation, and collaborating across teams to deliver reliable